reducing production

[rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ prəˈdʌkʃən]
verb phrase / gerund
redução da produção
1. the act of decreasing the amount or volume of goods or services manufactured or created
The factory is reducing production due to lower demand in the market.
A fábrica está reduzindo a produção devido à menor demanda do mercado.
2. implementing measures to lower output levels in manufacturing or operations
The company announced reducing production by 20% next quarter.
A empresa anunciou a redução da produção em 20% no próximo trimestre.
3. strategic cutback in manufacturing capacity or workforce
Reducing production helps the company manage its inventory more efficiently.
Reduzir a produção ajuda a empresa a gerenciar seu inventário de forma mais eficiente.
In Brazilian and American business contexts, 'reducing production' is a common economic term used during recessions, market downturns, or strategic cost-cutting initiatives. In Brazil, companies often use this phrase when discussing economic challenges or responding to inflation. In the USA, it's frequently mentioned in corporate earnings calls and news about manufacturing sectors like automotive or industrial manufacturing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cutting productiondecreasing outputscaling back productionlowering production levelsdownsizing output
Antonyms / Antônimos
increasing productionramping up productionscaling upexpanding output

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
redução da produção
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
redução da produção / corte de produção
both terms used; 'corte' is more colloquial
São Paulo
redução da produção / diminuição da produção
both formal terms used in business contexts
Portugal
redução da produção / diminuição da produção
similar to Brazilian usage; sometimes 'corte na produção'

Related Words

production capacitymanufacturing outputinventory managementcost reductiondownsizingsupply chain

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten one's belt (to reduce expenses and production)
scale back operations
cut back on output
downsize operations
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